Seiko Epson (OTCMKTS:SEKEY) Sets New 1-Year High After Strong Earnings

Seiko Epson Corp. (OTCMKTS:SEKEY)’s stock price hit a new 52-week high during mid-day trading on Thursday following a stronger than expected earnings report. The stock traded as high as $10.38 and last traded at $10.38, with a volume of 3733 shares trading hands. The stock had previously closed at $9.4550.

The company reported $0.13 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.09 by $0.04. Seiko Epson had a net margin of 1.71% and a return on equity of 2.96%. The business had revenue of $2.33 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.09 billion. Seiko Epson has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.676-0.676 EPS.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Separately, Jefferies Financial Group downgraded Seiko Epson from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Tuesday, July 14th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating and two have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Seiko Epson currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy”.

Seiko Epson Trading Down 5.1%

The business’s 50 day moving average price is $8.87 and its 200-day moving average price is $7.50. The company has a market cap of $7.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 37.89 and a beta of 0.85. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.20, a quick ratio of 1.28 and a current ratio of 2.16.

About Seiko Epson

Seiko Epson Corporation is a Japanese electronics company known for its broad portfolio of imaging and printing solutions, as well as precision devices and microelectronics. The company’s core offerings include inkjet, laser and dye-sublimation printers for home, office and industrial use, desktop scanners, and 3LCD projectors. Epson also manufactures compact, energy-efficient robotics and automation systems, as well as semiconductors and sensors that support applications in automotive, healthcare and other sectors.

Established in 1942 as Suwa Seikosha Co, Ltd., the business first adopted the “Epson” name in 1968 with the release of the EP-101 electronic printer—so named as the “son of the electronic printer.” In 1982, the company formally became Seiko Epson Corporation, reflecting its integration within the broader Seiko Group.